- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Legal
- Education
- High School
- Source
- WizeHire
Description
We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines.
You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!
Responsibilities: • Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary • Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department Qualifications: • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products • Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills • 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary • Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs